Always check Park Alerts and visit the QFD website for the latest information on fires in your area and bushfire safety.
The QPWS State Fire Strategy 2026 – 2031 sets the direction for fire management across QPWS areas and ensures delivery of the department’s fire management responsibilities. The QPWS Fire Strategy is guided by an overarching objective to conserve, protect, and promote Queensland’s natural values
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Fire plays a crucial role in the evolution and maintenance of Queensland’s unique ecosystems, and First Nations people have used fire as a land management tool for thousands of years. The strategic use of fire has greatly influenced Queensland’s current biodiversity and continues to be used for effective land management today.
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Before you see smoke in the air, there will have been much planning, sometimes years in advance, and often many hours and days of preparations ahead of the day of the burn.
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Image detailsA QPWS Ranger ignites a planned burn via hand torch ignition on dusk.![A QPWS Ranger ignites a planned burn via hand torch ignition on dusk.]()
Watch how we burn to conserve
Planned burns across Queensland are vital in keeping the environment healthy and protecting neighbours and communities from bushfires. In the absence of these burns, weeds can thrive, habitat for native species can be lost and fuel loads can build to levels that increase the risk for dangerous bushfires. Watch ‘How we burn to conserve’.
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Whether you’re planning a trip to a park, live close to a protected area or state forest, or it’s bushfire season, there are a few things you can do to stay safe and assist those working to manage bushfire risk.
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Image detailsRowan Heymink © Queensland Government![Photo of bushfire smoke rising off mountain on sunset]()
Our role in bushfires
QPWS works year-round to reduce the risk and severity of bushfires on parks and forests through careful planning, implementing and monitoring fire management activities.
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A compilation of case studies. news and blog articles relating to the QPWS fire program.
More information
Emergency services
Report a fire by calling Triple Zero (000)
Queensland Fire Department
Visit Queensland Fire Department (QFD) for the latest information on fires in your area and to learn more about bushfire safety.
Park alerts
Check Park alerts for the latest information on park access, closures and conditions.
Live air quality data
View the current smoke and dust levels in your area and learn what actions to take to protect your health during a smoke event.
Injured or orphaned wildlife
During bushfire events, native wildlife may become displaced or injured. If you come across injured or orphaned wildlife, call 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625)
3 types of terminology you need to know about park fire management
For those curious about the nitty gritty (sometimes smokey) details of what fire management within our protected areas looks like, we’ve compiled a list…
Planned burn protects pocket of nature and locals on the Gold Coast
Find out how our planned burn at Pine Ridge Conservation Park reduced the risk of significant bushfire impact to wildlife, vegetation and the surrounding urban community.